English with Rob

Euphemisms are a very useful part of English to learn. They can help to be diplomatic and caring when speaking about difficult or taboo situations, and on the other side they can help you to joke about serious situations in a very British way.   Shereen from An English Nerd joins me in this podcast episode for English learners to explore some of these euphemisms and how to use them.   USEFUL LINKS An English Nerd website An English Nerd on YouTube  An English Nerd on Instagram English with Rob on YouTube  English with Rob on  Instagram 

Rod the English Teacher joins me all the way from Brazil to talk about a passion which became his reason to learn English: The American singer and 'Queen of Pop', Madonna.    I hope that Rod can be an inspiration for English learners to improve their English through finding sources which they love.   USEFUL LINKS Rod the English Teacher on YouTube  Rod the English Teacher on Instagram English with Rob on YouTube  English with Rob on  Instagram 

In this podcast episode for English learners, Stephen from SEND7 Podcast (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) chats to me about the news and how he creates his podcast for English learners to stay updated about the news while improving their fluency. Useful Vocabulary script: S: Hey Rob, I’m going to the shop. Do you want anything? R: Ooh, yes please. Could you bias some apple source? S: Us? R: Yeah. And some orange juice. The fresh stuff. I think they have a Press machine at the shop. Get two cups. S: Two? R: Right. Three if you want one too, of course. I mean, you’re paying, so you can if you want to. Oh, and I’ll have an ice cream, with a Scoop of chocolate and a scoop of pistachio. S: OK… Hey... Whose are those boots over there? R: Oh, they’re Debbie’s. S: Debbie? Stop the press! Is this another woman you’re having an affair with? R: Yeah. She’s one of my Current affairs. [BEEP BEEP] R: Who’s Papping their horn out there? Wire they papping? S: It looks like someone’s blocking the road. A car’s stopped. HiSyndicateors are on. People are papping because they want to get through. S: So… What do you want the apple sauce for, exactly? R: No comment. [Debbie comes into the room]  D: Hello. S: Hello. D: Rob. R: Yeah? D: I think that’s my husband’s car outside blocking the road. [Door knocking]!!!   USEFUL LINKS SEND7 Website SEND7Podcast on Spotify English with Rob on YouTube  English with Rob on  Instagram 

Hello all. This is just a little message from me to explain why there is no full-length podcast this week. See you next week, hopefully. Rob.

In this podcast episode for English learners, Tanya from ENglish Coach 3Ts and I explore whether it is better to live in the city or in the countryside. Here is some useful vocabulary we talk about: Metropolis City Town Village Hamlet Country/countryside (possible confusion of word ‘country’) Overcrowded Isolated Hectic Multicultural Peaceful Natural   USEFUL LINKS English Coach 3Ts Website: https://englishcoach-3ts.com/ English Coach 3Ts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishcoach_3ts/?hl=en English with Rob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RADEnglish English with Rob on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob/

In this podcast episode for English learners, Anna with 2 Ns and I explore lots of useful phrases with 'get'.    Here are some of the 'get' phrases we talk about: To get - to receive or take possession of somehow To get - Where did you get that lovely…? To get  - To make contact with: What’s the best time of day to get you? To get + transport Can you get a bus on the street where you live? To get + Situation/state/emotion Have you ever been in a car which got stuck? Was there ever a time when you got lost? When was the last time you got dressed up? Interesting English: Does gotten exist? Game: Got + what? Guess the prepositions of the question. What do you get up to on weekends? Do you get on with your neighbours? How do you get rid of your bio waste? What’s something you try to get out of doing? Have you ever done something you shouldn’t have done, but got away with it? USEFUL LINKS Anna with 2Ns podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/anna-with-2ns-english-podcast/id1502718875 Anna with 2Ns on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna2nsenglish/ English with Rob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RADEnglish English with Rob on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob/

In this podcast episode for English learners, I explore whether or not it's a good idea to use jokes in English lessons   TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - Pro's and Con's of using Jokes in English lessons - Suggestions of how jokes can be used in the ESL classroom - Different types of jokes - Jokes I have made up   USEFUL LINKS English with Rob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RADEnglish English with Rob on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob/   Thank you for listening (or for reading this, at least). Rob.

Julie from English Etc with Julie is my guest today. She is a Canadian English teacher (and HR Management graduate) currently living in Dubai. She posts really useful content on Instagram for English learners (links below), so I invited her on to the show. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - Useful vocabulary for dating  - Good and bad dating experiences - Useful practices for dating conversation - Dating do's and dating don'ts   EXTRAS FROM THE PODCAST English Etc with Julie's ebooks: - English Conversation Made Simple https://crafty-motivator-3560.ck.page/35320c6aa5 - 1000 English Words and Expressions https://speakenglishwithtiffani.ac-page.com/lp-1000-english-words-and-expressions Here is some of the useful vocabulary we discuss: - To go on a date/to have a date/a date (event)/a date (person) - Single (adj)/To be seeing someone/To be an item/To be in a relationship - To have a crush on someone/a crush (noun) (USA) - To fancy someone (UK) - To flirt - To have chemistry/to click - To ask someone out - To hit on someone - To have a fling (a short, intense relationship) USEFUL LIINKS English Etc with Julie's Website: https://englishetc.com/ English Etc with Julie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLM0_74Ai-QekFIyxrLCH6A English Etc with Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishetc_with_julie/ English with Rob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RADEnglish English with Rob on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob/   Thank you for listening (or for reading this, at least). Rob.  

Sukhi from English Every Day is my guest in this episode. Sukhi and I had never spoken before we started to record the podcast, so we asked questions with phrasal verbs to get to know each other.  The phrasal verbs you can learn from context in this podcast are: To be up to To be into To pick up on To get up to To take after  To be named after To take up To dress up/as To pop out To pick on To catch up with To gross out To crack up   You can find more great content for English learners from Sukhi's English Every Day links here: Website: https://englisheveryday.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english.language.everyday/   And more from me here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RADEnglish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob   Thank you so much for listening. Rob.  

This podcast episode for English learners is about how to understand connected speech. Connected speech is when native English speakers connect words, so that a sentence sounds like one long sound, and it is difficult to identify and recognise individual words.    In this episode I also give you some tips on how to stick to your 2022 English learning goals.   You can find more English teaching content from me here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPChymTz1N2paPCn92wWGQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob    

Anna from English like a Native is my special guest for this Christmas themed podcast for improving your English. Even if you do not celebrate Christmas, at this time of year you are very likely to have some Christmas themed small talk if you meet native English speakers. This podcast is full of useful English vocabulary and phrases for Christmas conversations. Be sure to check out Anna's fantastic content for English learners: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Hg2Ks00kCekyjZG_LxOmg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishenglishpro/ Website: https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/

Tika of Tika teaches English joins me on the podcast to tell us all about two massive changes in her life - her marriage and relocation to South Korea.  We begin with some useful English vocabulary to talk about moving house and relocating to another country, then Tika tells us about her preparations for relocating, followed by a game about famous expats.  Be sure to follow Tika on Instagram for some fantastic English learning content: https://www.instagram.com/tikateachesenglish

In this podcast for English learners, I introduce you to some phrases, idioms and expressions which involve different countries and cities. You will learn the phrases, how to use them , hear some examples and learn about the origin of the phrases. The the jingle says, it's some interesting English.   You can find more English teaching content from me here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPChymTz1N2paPCn92wWGQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob

There's no English teacher guest this week, I'm all alone. But that doesn't mean I can't bring you useful English in a fun way. In this episode I look at some useful English phrases about letters and abbreviations, I dig into the phrasal verb 'to make up' which has three meanings, pluss a noun and an adjective! I also look at some phrases and words which I think are stupid, make no sense, and are unfair. Here are some things I mention in the podcast: YOLO by The Lonely Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Otla5157c   Daft Punk - Doin' it Right lyrics Doing it right Everybody will be dancing and be Feeling it right Everybody will be dancing and be Doing it right Everybody will be dancing and be Feeling all right Everybody will be dancing tonight If you do it right Let it go all night Shadows on you break Out into the light If you lose your way tonight That's how you know the magic's right   You can find more English teaching content from me here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPChymTz1N2paPCn92wWGQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob      

I don't know much about cars, which is why English teacher and mechanic David, from Speak Like David, is the perfect guest for this discussion about cars. We start by looking at some useful English vocabulary for conversations about cars. Next we discuss some differences between American and British English. There is also lots of car conversation and some useful car phrases. Here is some of the useful vocabulary and phrases from the podcast/English lesson: Useful Vocabulary Steering wheel Ignition Clutch Windscreen wipers Accelerator Dashboard Gear stick Glove compartment   UK vs USA car vocab Boot - trunk Bonnet - hood Bumper - Fender Indicators - blinkers Gear box - transmission Drive a manual - drive stick Car park - parking lot Motorway - Highway Estate - Station Wagon   Car Phrases and idioms To put the pedal to the metal An amber gambler A road hog A backseat driver To carpool Here's where you can find David's fantastic English teaching content: Website: https://speaklikedavid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speaklikedavid/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrK-uYpgq26c-WqHCOnK55w   And here are my English learning links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RADEnglish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob/?hl=en        

In this English teaching podcast I am with Cara Leopold from Leo Listening, talking about how to learn English with TV and Movies. We discuss why TV and Movies can be a fantastic learning tool, and how you can benefit from being entertained while acquiring new language, or getting valuable English listening practice.   We look at some useful vocabulary, and some TV/Movie watching words which are different in The UK and The USA.   Then there are some English learning word games for you to join in with. Can you find the film names from synonyms, or do you know who says the catchphrases? Here's a list of some of the English language TV shows we mention: - Friends - Seinfeld - The US office - The UK Office - The Simpsons - Dad's Army - Red Dwarf - The Big Bang Theory   You can find out more about learning English through watching TV shows and films on Cara's Leo Listening website: https://leo-listening.com/ and YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leolistening   And here's more free English teaching content from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/RADEnglish https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5Sr9xEisnzoMoAlzea4ZQ https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob      

Ruth from English for Change is my English teacher guest this week. She is the perfect guest to talk about Feminism with, because she comes from a background of activism and campaigning for equality.    Feminism - Useful Vocabulary: - Patriarchy - Sexism - Misogyny/Misogynist/Misogynistic - Misandry/Misandrist - A sexist pig - Male privilige - Mansplaining - Manterrupting - Manspreading - Toxic masculinity - Woke - Intersectionality   You can find Ruth's English for Change company here: Website: https://www.englishforchange.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_forchange   Here are all of my links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPChymTz1N2paPCn92wWGQ YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5Sr9xEisnzoMoAlzea4ZQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob   We also mention the brilliant Guilty Feminist Podcast: https://guiltyfeminist.com/ 

With Dan, from Learn London, being an expert in teaching Business English, he was a great guest to sit down and chat with about the best formal English language words and phrases to use in job interviews. We use English to chat about the weird coincidence of how we came to be in contact with each other, and seagulls. There is also a job interview roleplay game at the end of the podcast. See if you can guess what job the interview is for before Dan and I do. Here's where to find Dan's Learn London links: Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/learnlondondan/ Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLtUoWhL4t7dU9qVgFmRw3Q Website  https://www.learn-london.co.uk/   And here is where I also have fantastic English learning content for you: Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob/ YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPChymTz1N2paPCn92wWGQ   Thanks for listening (or at least for reading this all the way to the end)! Rob.

Yes, it's THE John from John's English Page guesting this week, and his cat Alan features too. We chat (not Alan) about: EPISODE 27 - HOW HAS BRITAIN CHANGED? John brings his Guess the Year quiz about what things were happening in Britain when he last lived there. Then we talk (and sometimes laugh) about a few things which have changed in the last few years since we have both lived away in different countries. Here is the USEFUL VOCABULARY to remember and learn from this episode: It's completely different It's unrecognizable It's no different at all It's pretty much the same To undergo a change (formal) To adapt to something (to change your behaviour to fit a new situation) To shift/a shift - a big change, a change in focus To alter/to be altered To convert  (to change one thing into another) To transition/a transition (a slow change) To improve/an improvement (to change for the better) To degenerate (to change for the worse) Run down (a poor and neglected area) Gentrified/Gentrification   For more fantastic English teaching content, be sure to have a look at:   John's English Page: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsenglishpage/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnsenglishpage?lang=en   English with Rob: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_rob/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPChymTz1N2paPCn92wWGQ    

Emma from Pronunciation with Emma (and Procrastination with Emma) joined me for this chat. It was supposed to be about managing all the different online social media platforms she uses, but we mostly talked about YouTube, teaching English through gaming, and pigeons.  There's lots of natural chat, gaming and social media vocabulary, and word games to play along with. Useful Vocabulary: To go viral To troll/a troll A Feed To @ someone A thread To trend/trending To DM someone/A DM (Direct Message) NSFW (Not Safe For Work)   Be sure to check out Emma's fantastic English teaching content in all these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfm92h83W2i2ijc5Xwp_IA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pronunciationwithemma/ Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/procrastinationwithemma/profile Podcast: https://theprocrastinationpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pronunciationwithemma? Website: https://pronunciationwithemma.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pronunciationwithemma/